A New World Chapter 6: Job offering, a zootopia fanfic

I DO NOT OWN ZOOTOPIA NOR THE CHARACTERS ONLY OC'S

BEEP

I smacked the alarm clock with a groan. I slowly stretch and sit up with my feet on the floor. I looked at the clock it was 4:00 AM. I got up and limped to the bathroom, I walked into the guest room at first accidentally. After making it to the bathroom, I looked in the mirror. Even though I got a good night's rest, my hair was a mess.

I went back to my room and picked up a free towel left in the apartment. I also chose a pair of ripped jeans and a black t-shirt to change into. I hopped in the shower once more and slowly cleaned myself, to smell good of course. I relaxed into the hot water as it perfectly hugged my body on its descent to the drain. I finished up and took care of my teeth. Once my mouth was clean, deodorant on, and dressed I decided to go through my bag. I hadn't fully gone through it and me having it made no sense whatsoever considering I died. I rummaged through and it was just my guns, ammo, and a few knives. I dug way into the bottom and felt something smooth. I pulled it out and gasped. Behold, I held my old MP3 player with my earbuds in perfect shape. I lost it a long time ago.

I quickly powered it on, instead, it flashed dead. "Well shit", I said. I was planning on a jog around the block with some jams. I returned to my bed and decided to turn on my new smartphone it was an "I-Carrot". I snorted at the name and waited for it to boot up. It booted up with a little jingle and a carrot before taking me to my home screen. I saw some basic apps contacts, camera, "Zoogle", calendar, and messaging. I scrolled a bit and found "Zootube" and "FurFlicks". It appears FurFlicks was installed on my device and a free subscription, damn, I am just spoiled at this point. I open it and see mostly poor puns alluding to movies in my world. I saw "The FurBook", "John Pig", and "Game Of Bones". The latter sounded a bit dirty and brought a chuckle from me.

I scrolled to the tab "Hot Right Now". The first thing that popped up was a picture of me, taken from a concealed point of view. I groaned and clicked on the show named "The Mysterious Creature That Fell Out Of The Sky". The first episode was named "Playing Cop" I watched the highlight of me tripping and tackling the gazelle. This pissed me off. I knew I was getting into something but, this is ridiculous. They literally openly mocked me and made my life a reality show.

This made me a bit upset and I just woke up in the morning, so, I was in a bit of a rotten mood. I found the public number for Lionheart's Legal Team and gave them a call.

BRR

An operator picked up the phone and said, "Hold on please". He said this soon as I started speaking and I glared at the phone. Then it cut to some loud classical music, and I just stared at my new phone angrily. About 5 minutes later a clearly female voice picked up, "Hello, this is the front desk to the Mayor's Office, how may I help you?". I let out a breath and began trying to stay calm, "Yes, I would like to be transferred to the mayor please". "Sorry sir, unless you have a scheduled phone call, you cannot talk to the mayor", she replied in a monotone but a tired voice. I sighed and began, "Just let me talk to the damn mayor, please". "Sir, I will hang-up if you use that kind of language", she replied again. This set me off and I started to yell, "NOW YOU LISTEN HERE, YOU SON OF A B-". I got cut off from my shouting and some now pop blared through the phone. A few seconds later an automated voice answered, "Hello, thanks for calling the mayor's legal team. Press 1 to schedule a call". I tapped 1 and it started again, "Sir, when do you request the appointment, make sure to speak clearly". I then tried again, "I don't want an appointment. I want a phone call." The monotone voice replied, "Sorry sir, I didn't catch that, try again". I repeated myself. "Ok, we have scheduled an emergency meeting for 8 A.M.", it replied back. "No, I wanted a phone call", I said this through gritted teeth quickly losing my patience. "Sir, foul language will not be tolerated. Blacklisting this number sir, thanks for calling!", it said casually. Then a really long beep played and the number hung-up.

I let out an angry huff and crammed the phone into my pocket. I then plugged my MP3 Player into the wall.

I glanced at the clock it was 4:44 AM. Well ... so much for a quick jog. I then just gathered my bearings and went into the kitchen. I rummaged through my bag and found a breakfast burrito. I popped it into the microwave and ate it. I checked my phone when I finished up and washed the dish with the apartment provided dish soap. It was 4:58, so I grabbed my keys and locked down my apartment.

I made my way down into the parking lot and waited while tapping my feet, for I guess my new friends. I saw them pull up and give me a surprised look, wondering why I was out early. I hopped in the back and made myself comfortable. Nick then stated surprised, "You actually got up. We expected to bang on your door then, get a gun waved around in our face. Maybe also carrots getting a little strip-tease in the process". He smirked at the now blushing bunny and she smacked his shoulder and shrieked, "Nick!". "What, I thought you said you enjoyed the show", he said this smugly with his signature smirk. "No, I didn't say that!", she exclaimed now uncovering her eyes and glaring at Nick. I decided to have some fun with the bunny too.

"What, you saying I didn't look nice", I said this with fake hurt. "N-N-N-No, you looked ... nice", she said this bashfully covering her eyes once more. Her blush shone bright red through her fur. Nick carried on, "I thought he looked more than nice according to you", he said this with a sing-song voice in her ear. She blushed even brighter and groaned. I chuckled at her flustered expression and stopped Nick, "Ok, that's enough Nick. Leave her be.". She calmed down and pulled out of the parking lot.

We rode to the station. Judy began cutting through the companionable silence, "Me and Nick already ate. If you want we can stop somewhere and grab you a bite". I waved my hand and replied, "No need, I had a breakfast burrito this morning". We entered a comfortable silence once more and continued to the station. We soon approached and parked, ready for another patrol. I kinda felt like a deputy or an accessory but, at least I had something interesting to do for a moment.

We made it to the lobby and Nick and Judy started a conversation with Clawhauser. I decided to not avoid him today since I heard from Judy he tried to find me yesterday. This made me a bit guilty so I waited for them to be done. I waited in the lounging area and I couldn't hear what they were saying but I could tell they were saying something about me. This made me frown a bit because for all I know. They could be talking mad shit.

The pair soon went to the 'BullPen' as they called it to report for duty. Clawhauser kept casting me expectant looks. I soon gave in and got up putting down a magazine about cars or something. Not really paying attention. I sauntered over to the desk and he was already starting.

"Oh there you are", he initiates the conversation. "Yep, here I am", I answer cooly stopping in front of the desk. He did not beat around the bush. "Where were you yesterday. I looked all over", he said this with some concern in his voice. I decided to tell him with a little white lie attached, "I was in the bathroom. Stomach problems".

I stared at him, waiting for his comment or response. I watched him curiously as he glanced every which way and invited me closer by waving his meaty paw. I leaned in and humored him.

He kept looking around. This made me a bit uncomfortable considering I was a few inches from his face. He finally licked his chops and whispered, "Wanna' be part of a betting pool?.

Really. He overdramatized, just to ask me this. I leaned back and gave him a weird look. Sensing my confusion he explained further, "Ok. So we and the rest of the station have a little secret betting pool going on. Bogo doesn't know". I nodded and signaled with my hand to explain further. He got the message and continued, "We were betting on how long it would take Hopps and Wilde to become an item".

"Oh", I said this with a little bit of curiosity. I then began to think. I noticed obvious flirting and chemicals between the two. Never backing out of a bet, I agreed. I gave him my answer, "sure".

He gave me a pleased squeal which made me wince.

"You think they look cute too?", he asked me this in a very enthused high pitched voice. He smashed his chubby cheeks together and sandwiched his face. "Uh ... sure", I hesitantly answered.

Between me and you, I just wanted to win some money. I can bet a big amount and give them a little bump in the right direction. BOOM! Easy money.

"How much is in the pool currently", I asked. "Oh about 600$", he quickly answered. I grabbed my wallet and pulled out Zootopia's special currency. I grabbed a wad of 600$ and handed it to him. His eyes bulged. "H-How do you have that much", he asked staring in disbelief. I smugly decided to answer him, "Just perks. Make sure that goes in the pool". He quickly nodded and pocketed the money. He gave me one last glance that held traces of new-found respect. I walked back to the lounge and sat down, kicking my feet up and grabbing a magazine.

About 15 minutes later, Judy and Nick came out. The rest of the officers came out and cast me unsure glances. I sighed, being the only human you were basically a walking freak-show. The two approached with the secret still in their eyes. I raised a brow at the pair. Judy came up to me and started, "Chief Bogo would like to have a word with you". My eyes went wide and I got a bit scared, to be honest. I quickly shot back, "What for?". I said this frantically so Judy took the hint. She quickly assured me, "You're not in trouble, he just wishes to speak to you about something". I groaned and got off the chair and made sure to thank them. They quickly returned the pleasantry and told me they would wait in the cruiser.

I climbed the steps to his office with a sense of dread. I felt like a kid getting sent to the principal for being bad in grade school.

I approached the door and breathed in and out before deciding to knock.

*KNOCK*

I heard a burly deep voice from the inside shout, "Come in!". I opened the door and there sat the chief with his normal scowl wearing some reading glasses. The glasses made him look hilarious and out of place and I tried to take him seriously. For his sake.

In his office, there were two big maps on the right and left wall of the city and all its region. Behind him stood a big brass cop badge that read 'ZPD' and hung perfectly centered with his desk. The carpet was wavy like the design of a zebra with dark green and a tan color. I spotted a printer and multiple filing cabinets and tons of other boring office supplies.

He snorted in annoyance and caught my attention, "When you are done gawking sit-down, I need a word". I swallowed and sat in the cheap green chair he probably grabbed from a garage sale. He crossed his hooves menacingly and stared me down. "Officer Hopps and Wilde had informed me about you apprehending the gazelle we were after yesterday", he said this surprisingly calmly. He took a breath and begun again while checking his hooves for imperfections absentmindedly, "I watched the bodycam footage and was thoroughly impressed. Officer Wilde and Officer Hopps had suggested me letting you join the force. After seeing you in action, and hearing of your military service and high ranking. I obliged. I would like to offer you a spot in the ZPD".

I went slack-jawed. I only have known him a little bit and had observed his conduct with the other officers. This wasn't him speaking. I could also see the pain of him stomping out his pride to say this in his facial features.

Even though he was probably forced to say this I decided to accept. "Sir, I accept your proposition and I wish to become an officer in the ZPD", I said this wholeheartedly and really pleased. I expected to be useless in this world or be a source of entertainment. Now, I have the chance to help protect the citizens of this city and do something with my life. I wouldn't let this chance slip by.

I was a bit confused though. So, I tried to clear the air, "Sir, don't I have to go through training to become a police officer". He answered my question after a minute of pondering, "Yes, that was the original plan. Although, I have contacted the training services before this chat. I assumed you would take the offer. I tried to clear a spot for you but, everyone there was against you training with them and refused to take you in".

This made me a bit upset but he continued, "Since you have been in the military and have combat and weapons training, I will allow you to go under Hopps' and Wilde's wing. You can ride around with them and observe police codes and conduct and when you are ready. I will let you become an official officer and partner you up with someone else".

I agreed with the terms and nodded. He stretched and got up then commented, "Good. Now get out before I change my mind".

I quickly gave him a salute to piss him off and departed from his office and made my way through the cruiser.

I saw the two watch me when I walked into the cruiser parking lot. They looked at me with an unsure smile. I embarked into the back like normal and got situated. Judy turned around and Nick a little bit after her, flipping up his aviators. They both asked in unison, "Well?".

I answered their question, "I accepted". They both let a pleased smile fall on their face and turned back around with Judy doing a little victory pump.

I continued and made sure to thank them for the good word in, "Thank you guys for leaving a good word in with the chief".

Judy was the first to answer, "It was no problem. I saw potential in you and we could use some experienced hands and a fresh face".

I smiled at her and then turned to Nick. He caught my glance and gave me a nod communicating he agreed with what Judy had said.

I gratefully leaned back and we started our day of patrol, guess I actually have to pay attention now.

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